Global Action on Gun Violence

Global Action on Gun Violence

Non-profit Organization Management

Washington , DC 803 followers

About us

Global Action on Gun Violence is a nonprofit dedicated to ending the U.S. gun violence epidemic and preventing its spread to a pandemic, by providing bold, innovative litigation, advocacy and messaging to governments, NGOs, and victims around the world.

Website
www.actiononguns.org
Industry
Non-profit Organization Management
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
Washington , DC
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
2022
Specialties
Gun violence prevention, Tort litigation, Public interest law, International peace, Small arms control, and Non profit

Locations

  • Primary

    1025 Connecticut Avenue NW

    #1210

    Washington , DC 20036, US

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Employees at Global Action on Gun Violence

Updates

  • Today marks the 25th anniversary of the tragic death of Ricky Byrdsong.  A loving husband, devoted father, former Northwestern University basketball coach and a beloved community leader, Ricky was murdered as he jogged with his children in his Skokie, Illinois neighbourhood.  His killer was a neo-Nazi who terrorized the people of Illinois and Indiana over July 4th weekend, targeting Jews, Asians, and African-Americans.  He shot 11 people, killing Ricky and Won Joon Yoon, a Korean graduate student who was walking to church at his Indiana University campus. The killer could not legally buy a gun; when he tried at a licensed dealer he failed a background check because of his domestic violence record.  But he was able to the gun he needed from an illegal gun trafficker, who was supplied by an all-too-will gun dealer.  The dealer sold the trafficker 65 handguns over a few months.  GAGV’s President and founder, Jon Lowy, had the profound honor of representing Ricky Byrdsong’s family and others impacted by this devastating crime in a lawsuit against the gun dealer and manufacturer. Sherialyn Byrdsong, Ricky’s widow, has turned her grief into action. She serves on the Board of GAGV, where her insight and resilience inspire our ongoing efforts. Sherialyn’s commitment to this cause reminds us all of the enduring impact of gun violence on families and communities, and the importance of advocacy and policy reform in creating lasting change. The legacy of Ricky Byrdsong is a powerful reminder of the human cost of gun violence and the systemic issues that facilitate such tragedies. As we reflect on this somber anniversary, we reaffirm our commitment to fighting to end gun trafficking and to reform the reckless gun industry practices that supply the criminal gun market.  We fight for a day when no family will endure the pain and loss that the Byrdsong family has experienced. Together, let us honor Ricky’s memory by continuing to advocate for a safer, more just world free from the scourge of gun violence.

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  • On Friday, the Supreme Court of the United States, by an 8-1 vote, rejected a Second Amendment challenge to the federal law banning persons subject to a domestic violence restraining order from possessing firearms. In its amicus brief in U.S. v. Rahimi, GAGV was the only major gun violence prevention group to argue that the Supreme Court should reverse its decisions in District of Columbia v. Heller and NYSRPA v. Bruen, both of which overturned 200 years of precedent recognizing the Second Amendment’s intended meaning to protect state militias. The Court did not take up GAGV’s call to reverse Heller and Bruen. GAGV President Jonathan Lowy stated: “It is obviously good news that the Supreme Court rejected the notion that domestic abusers have a Constitutional right to firearms. But the fact that such an obvious question was up for debate shows how far the current interpretation of the Second Amendment has strayed from what James Madison intended.   “The Court’s incorrect view that 21st-century gun laws must have some historical precedent makes no sense, especially for a nation that suffers from gun massacres and gun death rates unlike any other comparable country and that exports its gun violence epidemic to countries throughout the region. As Justice Jackson rightly points out, lower courts are concluding that ‘…there is little method to Bruen’s madness.’   “The Second Amendment madness must end. The Court should return the Second Amendment to the meaning that was understood for 200 years and that was intended by the Framers. Returning to the Second Amendment jurisprudence that governed until 2008 would allow the government to carry out its core public safety function and enact common-sense laws that protect all Americans.” 

  • In an unprecedented move that marks a significant milestone in the battle against gun violence, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has ruled that the lawsuit filed by Mexico against six American gun manufacturers, including Smith & Wesson, can proceed. This ruling challenges nearly two decades of federal law that has shielded gun manufacturers from liability and represents a pivotal moment in our ongoing fight for accountability and reform within the gun industry. We invite you to join us for a crucial online event that will delve into the implications of this landmark ruling and what it means for the future of gun manufacturing and gun violence prevention. Date: Tuesday, March 5 Time: 1:30 - 2:15pm ET Featuring Insights From: - Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD), with opening remarks. - Alejandro Celorio, Legal Counsel for Mexico’s Foreign Ministry. - Jon Lowy, Founder & President of GAGV RSVP to secure your spot for this timely discussion: https://t.ly/mN26O Submit Your Questions in advance to Mary Ester at [email protected]. Join us as we explore the ramifications of this historic ruling and discuss how we can collectively work towards a future where gun violence is no longer a pervasive threat to our communities.

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  • Check out this profile of the legal work of Global Action on Gun Violence in the New Yorker 👇

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